James Earl Jones is famous for his voice work – his two most unforgettable roles are arguably Darth Vader from the original Star Wars trilogy and Mufasa in "The Lion King" (1994). His 40-year career started in 1964 with "Doctor Strangelove" and Jones was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in "The Great White Hope" (1970) as well as receiving a lifetime achievement award in 2011. He is an accomplished stage actor, playing many Shakespeare roles and winning two Tony Awards.

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